IRONKIDS TRI: Next Generation Athletes

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In a few years’ time, they could be the next generation of elite triathletes. Before the best in the world compete in Des Moines, the IronKids raced for a national title. Every step of the way, the crowd cheered them on.

“It cheers me up. I really like it,” says 7-year-old Molly Trachta.

More than one thousand kids- as young as six and all the way up to 15- competed a swim, bike and run at Gray’s Lake.

“They're from all over the Midwest, Puerto Rico. I think there's 14 different countries that have little kids here today,” says Hy-Vee Ceo Randy Edeker.

Don`t let their age fool you. These triathletes qualified to get here and they`re competing for a national title.